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6 Kreuzers - Louis II
| Billon (.350 silver) | 2.46 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Louis II (Ludwig II) (1830-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1843-1847 |
| Value | 6 Kreuzer = ⅒ Gulden (0.1) |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1872) |
| Composition | Billon (.350 silver) |
| Weight | 2.46 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#22601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Name and date in a wreath of oak leaves
Script: Latin
Lettering:
6
KREUZER
1843
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Kreuzers coin from the Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis II, who was the last Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt before the state was annexed by Prussia in 1866. The coin's mintage was a result of the need for a new currency system in the region, as the old system based on the Thaler was being phased out. The 6 Kreuzers coin was part of a new decimal system that was introduced in 1843, and it remained in circulation until the annexation of Hesse-Darmstadt by Prussia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1843 | 775000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 | 331000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 235000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 | 897000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Kreuzers - Louis II 1843-1847 coin.
